Interventional Cardiologist- Assistant Professor

OHSU•Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Knight Cardiovascular Institute (KCVI) is recognized as a top integrated center for cardiovascular clinical care, translational research and professional training in all aspects of heart and vascular disease. Guided by a multi-disciplinary approach, researchers and clinicians drive a vibrant translational research program, which focuses on delivering the latest knowledge and cutting edge care to patients. Specifically, research at KCVI seeks to improve patient outcomes by achieving earlier diagnosis of disease, more accurate monitoring of its progression, and tailoring therapy to the molecular basis of disease. The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. Experience in complex coronary intervention is strongly preferred. This position reports to (supervisor): Section Head of Interventional Cardiology and Division Head of Cardiovascular Medicine

Requirements

Must be a licensed MD with an active Oregon license upon hire.
Board Certified in Cardiology, board eligible/certified in Interventional Cardiology.
DEA certification as well as current BCLS and ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in an academic health facility would be preferred.
Ideal candidate will have expertise in complex coronary and structural heart disease procedures.
High risk PCI including chronic total occlusion techniques is an essential component of this position.
Preferred individual should also be capable in valvuloplasty, percutaneous valve implantation, ASD/PFO, perivalvular leak, and post-MI VSD closures, alcohol septal ablation, and implantation of percutaneous ventricular assist devices.

Responsibilities

Work clinically as an interventional cardiologist.
Spend an average of two (2) days a week in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, with a focus on complex coronary interventions (chronic total occlusion and high-risk PCI).
Cover your fair share of interventional call (weeknights, weekends, and holidays) and clinic.
Additional clinical work will be assigned as needed.
Spend a portion of your time on education-related activities.
Participate in the development of an interventional cardiology fellowship at OHSU and have the trainees participate in your valvular heart disease program.

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